Today's installment concludes Leipzig Battle of the Nations,our selection from History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you
Allied Armies Close in on Napoleon
Napoleon’s generals had been thrown back in every quarter, with immense loss, upon Dresden, toward which the allies now advanced.Continuing Leipzig
Napoleon Goes on Defensive
In August, 1813, the tempest of war broke loose on every side, and all Europe prepared for a decisive struggle.Continuing Leipzig Battle of the
Diplomatic Treachery in 1813
Austria, at first, instead of aiding the allies, allowed the Poles to range themselves beneath the standard of Napoleon, whom she overwhelmed with
Leipzig Battle of the Nations
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Napoleon’s Choices in Germany .IntroductionAfter the debacle in Russia
Napoleon Flees the Battlefield at Waterloo
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Waterloo,the name of our combined selection from Wolfgang Menzel, William Siborne, and Victor Hugo. The
Napoleon’s Awful Mistake at Waterloo
Everybody knows Napoleon’s awful mistake: Grouchy expected, Blucher coming up; death instead of life.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a
Ney’s Cavalry Attacks British at Waterloo
The cuirassiers annihilated seven squares out of thirteen, captured or spiked sixty guns and took six English regimental flags.Continuing The Battle
Napoleon Faces Ill-will of Events at Waterloo
It was time for this vast man to fall; his excessive weight in human destiny disturbed the balance.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a